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[THEJBUGG]

I had a conversation with a good, long-time friend. Her husband lost his job last year and got hired on by another company as a long-term contract employee. (Contract is good for at least a year.) Anyways he is making less than he was before but still is ok.

Here's the thing. When her husband lost his job, they cancelled all their health insurance because they said they couldn't afford the premiums so they have NO insurance for them or their 2 children. Her car recently broke down and needs a new transmission so they are down to 1 car BUT they pay private school tuition for their oldest son.

When we were talking I suggested, albeit nicely, that why don't they take the money from the tuition and fix her car and buy health insurance for her family. She was SHOCKED. She said no way would they ever pull their son out of private school.

I tried to explain to her that public school might be a good alternative, at least for awhile, so they can financially get back on their feet better but she acted like I was looney for making such a suggestion. They also had to short sell their home last year and are renting a house in foreclosure.

I love my friend but I just don't understand this logic. Is it just me? Thanks for letting me vent!